ENGINE RATING

Engine Rating / Motorman / Fitter / GP1

Role:Motormen are responsible for day to day cleaning, repair and routine maintenance of the engine room onboard the ship.Qualifications / Skills Required: The basic level is Motorman, which can lead to a Fitter or GP1. Currently the only entry route to Motorman is to be sponsored by a shipping company as it requires candidates to complete sea time onboard a sea going merchant navy ship in order to gain an Engine Room Watch Rating Certificate.

Candidates require the following to work as a Motorman: 4 basic STCW 95 certificates (Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities), ENG1 seafarer’s medical, Security Awareness Training (Designated Security Duties training may be required by certain companies) and Engine Room Watch Rating Certificate.*

*Engine Room Watch Rating Certificate has to be applied for by a UK MCA approved shipping company and can only be obtained onboard a ship. To obtain this certificate, candidates must have the 4 basic STCW 95 certificates and have completed either or at least 6 months approved sea going sea service in the Engine department, or special training and at least 2 months approved sea going service.